The Kenyan Coast

Kenya

What to see in The Kenyan Coast

The Kenyan Coast Attractions

The coast of Kenya is idyllic and apart from its lovely
palm-fringed beaches, colourful underwater world and luxury
resorts, it is also an interesting region historically. When
visitors have had their fill of the sun and sea they can explore
ancient Arab and Portuguese forts and old Swahili outposts.

Mombasa is likely to be the starting point of coastal
explorations in Kenya and although the port city can be quite
overwhelming, there are some worthwhile tourist attractions for
those who have time to spare before hitting the beaches. The Tsavo
National Park is a short distance from the city and provides a
great opportunity for some game viewing. North of Mombasa the coast
has been colonised afresh by luxury resorts that capitalise on the
rich coral reefs and beautiful scenery: Malindi is a popular resort
town, and the islands of the Lamu Archipelago are also
delightful.

The south coast of Kenya was once remote and inaccessible,
covered in lush forest and infamous for its slave trade and
tropical plantations, but today little of the forest remains and it
has become part of Kenya's mainstream tourist trade. The region's
popularity is due to its image as a haven of unspoilt white beaches
and azure ocean, where calm waters and well-preserved coral reefs
invite underwater exploration. The coast is host to a wide range of
resorts offering excellent facilities, but also has many less
developed getaways. The small fishing village of Shimoni is home to
a series of deep coastal caves and is a popular base for diving and
deep-sea fishing.

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